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Pirates call up shortstop Tsung-Che Cheng, their No. 17 prospect, from Triple-A
The Pittsburgh Pirates promoted their No. 17 overall prospect, 23-year-old shortstop Tsung-Che Cheng, from Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday. Cheng, who is with the Pirates ahead of their series-opening home game Monday night vs. the St. Louis Cardinals, would be in line to make his MLB debut. Cheng’s promotion comes as...
Pitt lands commitment from guard Nojus Indrusaitis, 2nd ex-Iowa State player in 3 days to join Panthers
The process of rebuilding Pitt’s roster continued to go through Ames, Iowa, on Monday when former Iowa State freshman Nojus Indrusaitis committed to coach Jeff Capel. Indrusaitis, a 6-foot-5, 200-pound guard from Lithuania, will join Iowa State teammate and center Dishon Jackson, who pledged Friday to enroll at Pitt. ????...
Steelers host draft prospects Florida State DL Joshua Farmer, speedy Virginia Tech RB Bhayshul Tuten
The Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday played host to a pair of draft prospects expected to be taken in the middle rounds, Florida State defensive lineman Joshua Farmer and Virginia Tech running back Bhayshul Tuten. The 6-foot-3, 305-pound Farmer is part of what is considered a strong incoming class of defensive...
Swissvale man embodies loyalty, love of the Pirates by attending 68th straight home opener
When John Wray III was 6 years old, his father took him to his first Pittsburgh Pirates baseball home opener at Forbes Field in Oakland. The date was April 18, 1958. The younger Wray, now 73, hasn’t missed a home opener since. He attended his 68th home opener Friday at...
Norwin grads JC Govannucci, Tyler Hussey help Thiel men clinch inaugural PAC regular-season volleyball title
When the Presidents’ Athletic Conference opened its inaugural men’s volleyball season in January, it did so with a mixture of established programs and newer faces. Thiel was among the teams that had been around for a while, playing its first season in 2011. As such, the Tomcats were expected to...
Freeport grad Reese Skiba, A-R grad Sophia Yard showing medal capability as Slippery Rock women’s track and field ramps up for PSACs
Reese Skiba and Sophia Yard have known each other since they were 5 years old. Despite graduating a year apart from different high schools — Skiba from Freeport and Yard from Apollo-Ridge — they have maintained their friendship. When Yard joined Skiba on the Slippery Rock women’s track and field...
Former high school football coach, Kiski Area athletic director John Peterman to join Clarion Sports HOF
From the time he can remember, John Peterman was inspired to work. And work hard, said the former Kiski Area athletic director. “Growing up, my parents taught us to earn a day’s pay for a day’s work,” he said. “We were raised to do an honest day’s work.” Already retired...
UConn’s Geno Auriemma gives no indication of slowing down after winning 12th NCAA title
TAMPA, Fla. — Geno Auriemma has accomplished more than just about anyone in college basketball. The 71-year-old UConn coach passed former Stanford women’s basketball coach Tara VanDerveer as the winningest coach in Division 1 earlier this season. He won his 12th NCAA title on Sunday, 30 years after winning his...
Guerrero, Blue Jays agree to a $500 million, 14-year deal that starts in 2026
NEW YORK — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays agreed to a $500 million, 14-year contract that starts in 2026, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press, a deal that removes what would have been the biggest star from next offseason’s free-agent market. The person...
$2.8 billion NCAA settlement gets final hearing with seismic changes looming for college sports
OAKLAND, Calif. — The landmark $2.8 billion settlement that will impact every corner of college athletics in the months ahead had its final hearing Monday, including athletes who criticized the sprawling plan as confusing and one that undervalued them, and attorneys who said they were concerned about the impacts on...
Penguins defenseman Jack St. Ivany is once again pushing for the playoffs
Jack St. Ivany is in a similar spot as he was a year ago. He’s helping the Penguins make a run to secure a playoff spot. To be certain, he’s helping the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins accomplish that at this moment. Having already secured a playoff berth in the American Hockey League’s...
First Call: Steelers among teams with most interest in QB Jaxson Dart; Penguins stars congratulate Alex OvechkinVideo
Monday’s “First Call” has congratulations for Alex Ovechkin from the Pittsburgh Penguins’ biggest stars. The Steelers appear intrigued by a quarterback prospect in this year’s NFL Draft. The St. Louis Cardinals make their first visit to Pittsburgh this week. We honor the life of a former Steeler who died over...
Madden Monday: For Alex Ovechkin, there’s a difference between most goals and greatest goal-scorer ever
Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin set the all-time NHL goal record Sunday afternoon, scoring on a power play against the New York Islanders to net the 895th of his career. With the goal, Ovechkin passed Wayne Gretzky for the all-time mark in 1,487 regular season games. Gretzky played exactly that...
Mixing and matching: With back end of bullpen in flux, Pirates relievers stay ready for any role
With Colin Holderman on the 15-day injured list and David Bednar demoted to Triple-A Indianapolis, Derek Shelton had neither his setup man nor his All-Star closer for the final two innings Sunday. That is the dilemma for the Pittsburgh Pirates manager in his attempt to navigate high-leverage situations by telling...
Tim Benz: Ben Cherington tells Pirates players to ‘take a breath’ as fan rancor swirls
It’s a little early to start thinking about the Pearl Jam concerts at PPG Paints Arena on May 16 and 18. But Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington wants his players to channel their inner Eddie Vedder and “Just Breathe.” “In the clubhouse, what I see is maybe just taking...
Florida standout Walter Clayton Jr. readies for Houston’s rugged defenseVideo
SAN ANTONIO — Walter Clayton Jr. is running hot and playing with unshakeable belief, fueled by his Florida teammates’ insistence that any shot he takes is a good one. Even if he can’t see the rim. “Sometimes you can’t,” Clayton said with a chuckle. That’s good, considering the Gators’ opponent...
After 149 wins over 6 seasons, J’Wan Roberts eyes 1 more for Houston’s 1st NCAA titleVideo
SAN ANTONIO — J’Wan Roberts has been at Houston for six seasons and played in 149 wins for the Cougars. Win one more time in his final game Monday night against Florida, and the Cougars will be first-time national champions. “It feels great. I can say I’ve been to the...
Pirates farm report for April 6, 2025: Sammy Siani’s 2-run homer lifts Curve past Baysox
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 2-4) split two games with Iowa (Cubs). In the continuation of Friday’s suspended game in the 10th inning, Indy won 5-4. LF/2B Nick Solak (.250) hit a walk-off single to secure the victory. DH Malcom Nunez (.250) was 2 for 5 with a double and two RBIs. 1B...
Former Steelers defensive lineman Ray Seals dies at 59
Ray Seals, a standout defensive lineman who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers team that reached Super Bowl XXX, has died, Syracuse.com reported this weekend. Seals was 59. No cause of death was revealed. Seals was the rare player who competed in the NFL without playing a down of college football....
Jason Day wanted his own look, got a Masters memory with Malbon GolfVideo
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Jason Day was looking for a new identity with his clothing, having spent his entire career with two of the most famous apparel brands in sport. He wanted something that would make him stand out on the golf course and feel fashionable off it. He got every...
Minor league report: Nailers roll past RoyalsVideo
Goaltender Taylor Gauthier made 34 saves on 35 shots for the Wheeling Nailers in a 3-1 win against the Reading Royals at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, W.Va. on Sunday. The result boosted Gauthier’s record to 17-10-2. Forwards Gabe Klassen and Eli Lieffers as well as defenseman Mats Lindgren all scored...
Penguins officially eliminated from postseason contention with loss to Blackhawks
The Pittsburgh Penguins will miss the playoffs for a third consecutive year. But unlike the previous two campaigns, their fate as it related to the postseason was not formally determined in the nearly final days of regular season play. There has been no such intrigue throughout most of the 2024-25...
Brian Harman handles wind, cold to win at Texas Open
SAN ANTONIO — Brian Harman handled the wind and the chill with a pair of key birdies on the back nine Sunday in the Valero Texas Open, closing with a 3-over-par 75 for a three-shot victory, his first title since the 2023 British Open. Harman began the final round with...
Mark Madden: Ridicule Pirates for many things, but not for disrespecting Clemente family
The Pittsburgh Pirates erected a statue of Roberto Clemente outside PNC Park. His retired No. 21 is on display. The right-field wall is called the Roberto Clemente Wall, is 21 feet tall and adorned with two No. 21s. Clemente was in the first class inducted to the Pirates’ in-house hall...
Denny Hamlin holds off William Byron in OT to win at Darlington
DARLINGTON, S.C. — Denny Hamlin took the lead coming out of the pits before a final overtime finish and held off William Byron to win the Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway on Sunday. Hamlin won for a second straight week after his success at Martinsville and for the fifth time...
